Somerset Reservoir Dam
Somerset Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Perry County, Ohio, built in 1941. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Somerset Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Somerset Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Village Of Somerset (local government). It impounds the Tributary To Somerset Creek near Carthon.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | Carthon |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Somerset Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.78389, -82.29167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,738 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Somerset |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH00799 |
| Federal ID | OH00799 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |